Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
-
Southeastern Asia, India
Habitat
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
Forests, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed and toothed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Ranunculus acris
SARACA indica
Common Name
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
In Hindi
Ranunculus
Saraca इंडिका
In German
Ranunkel
SARACA indica
In French
Ranunculus
Saraca indica
In Spanish
ranúnculo
indica Saraca
In Greek
Ranunculus
Saraca indica
In Portuguese
Ranogkylos
Saraca indica
In Polish
Ranogkylos
Saraca indica
In Latin
Ranogkylos
Saraca indica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Fabales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ranunculeae
Detarieae
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
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Properties of Ranunculus and Ashoka
Wondering what are the properties of Ranunculus and Ashoka? We provide you with everything About Ranunculus and Ashoka. Ranunculus doesn't have thorns and Ashoka doesn't have thorns. Also Ranunculus does not have fragrant flowers. Ranunculus has allergic reactions like Pollen and Ashoka has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Ranunculus and Ashoka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ranunculus and Ashoka
Season and care of Ranunculus and Ashoka is important to know. While considering everything about Ranunculus and Ashoka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Ashoka season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Ranunculus is Loam and for Ashoka is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral and for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral.
Ranunculus and Ashoka Physical Information
Ranunculus and Ashoka physical information is very important for comparison. Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Ranunculus and Ashoka are as follows:
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Ranunculus leaf color:
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
- Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Ranunculus and Ashoka
Care of Ranunculus and Ashoka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ranunculus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ashoka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.